Dredging Plan Set to Free Monongahela Channel
The Coal Exchange met to address near ruin of Monongahela navigation as water sits at 18 inches. Rivermen push for immediate bar removal near the Panhandle bridge and vow to dredge with six steamers supplied by six locals to restore channel before next dam raise.
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D W Carroll to Build 75 Steel Oil Tanks for San Diego Firm
D W C Carroll secures a contract to construct 75 steel oil tanks with a 165 barrel capacity each. The $87,000 project, to be completed by January 1, targets transport by gon dols cars for a San Diego refinement venture connected to Pittsburg crude.
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Flood Relief Committee to Meet in Johnstown Next Tuesday
J M Scott of the Pittsburg delegation says the Flood Relief Committee should hold weekly meetings in Johnstown. He notes locals welcome the visits and progress reports, and urges the secretary to schedule the next gathering for Tuesday if possible.
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Republicans to Meet For Pennsylvania League Convention
The second annual convention of the Republican League of Pennsylvania will be held in this city on September 24. President Stuart of Philadelphia urges immediate nomination of delegates. Visitors include Messrs. C Dow Baker and Doyle as guests of the Americas Tariff Club and Secretory SteDoeti Gh.
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Advertisement Misprint On Price And Availability
Fragmentary notice advertises drug products with unclear pricing and bottle sizes. It mentions costs in dollars and bottles priced at one dollar, but the OCR is garbled and names or places are unreadable. The readable fragment indicates a sales pitch for affordable medicine.
Grand Army Excursions Over the Pennsylvania Lines
Tickets for sale in August for trips to Milwaukee and Chicago with round trips from Pittsburgh. Prices listed: $11 to Milwaukee, $9 to Chicago. Inquiries at Pennsylvania lines ticket offices. Plus brief mentions of bread flour brands and line names in a miscellaneous ad-like note.
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Fort Wayne Freight Breaks Daily Car Movement Record
The Fort Wayne road set a new daily record by moving 2 654 cars from Friday oclock to Saturday oclock plus 250 more in the lower yard. 115 loaded engines and 18 shippers were used. The 77 000 coal cars moved last year in 1883 include 45 000 loaded with heavy traffic. The Ohio connecting railroad opening is expected to ease yard congestion in the two cities.
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Exposition progress speeds toward opening date
Construction advances in the Ex position with platforms rising and bunting planned for the main hall. Managers expect exhibits to be in place by opening day despite lax item prep by some exhibitors. Insurance coverage rises to about 500000 overall, with 200 workers employed for two months and 500 applicants for jobs.
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Two Runaway Boys Reported Before Central Station
Two about 15 year old boys named John Wiley and John Maurer were picked up on the street as strangers in trouble. At Central station they admitted running away from Philadelphia homes and gave addresses. Police searched for the parents but could not locate Maurer’s family. one address proved invalid.
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Excursion Train Departures From City to Multiple Destinations
A large group of excursionists traveled yesterday with about 300 heading to Cleveland. Five Pullman cars carrying 400 pleasure seekers left for Atlantic City aboard the Pennsylvania line. Sunday sees the first Milwaukee train for G A R meetings led by Agent Watt. Anderson of the Allegheny Valley led a Buffalo-bound party. The final Baltimore and Ohio Atlantic City excursion departs next Thursday August 29 with J D Smith arranging plans.
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Anschutz Sues Flinn for Work at Johnstown
Wm Anschutz, a contractor, filed suit against Wm Flinn of Booth and Flinn for 2558 dollars for work done at Johnstown. He alleges Flinn induced him to travel with engines and crews to clear the town and promised payment, which has not been made. The record notes Booth and Flinn have not been paid for these services yet.
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Basin of Allegheny Water Works To Be Cleaned
Superintendent Armstrong said yesterday afternoon that he expects the basin of the Allegheny Water Works to be cleaned last night. If not, there will be no failure of water in the hill districts. He noted heavy demand at the oil refinery fire and said there is more mud in the basin than ever before. It was clarified the basin was cleaned three years ago, not five.
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Duquesne Electric Project Advances on West Carson Street
The Duquesne Electric Company lays a new street car motor system along West Carson Street. The track between Smithfield Street and the Point Bridge is nearly complete. Some machinery is not yet arrived and a trial was postponed. the test will occur next Wednesday.
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Typhoid subsides in West End as malarial cases fade
Typhoid fever wanes after two months of prevalence in the West End and malarial fever cases decline. Physicians express no fear of an epidemic from either disease, while local ads promote Parker's Ginger Tonic and Frauenheim & Vilsack's Pittsburg Beer.
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Pittsburg
Tin Cans Remain Favorite Despite Glass Trade Rise
Inquiry with can makers shows old fashioned tin cans for fruit still favored for safety and shipment, though demand slows this season due to wet cold weather. Firms report steady tinware trade overall, with glass jars gaining ground among women for small fruits despite fading color.
Johnstown Notes Seek Photographers and Flood Loss Aid
Poland of Johnstown seeks the names and addresses of two photographers who visited last summer and photographed local stores as his children perished in the flood. He recalls a journeyman photographer at a storefront and asks for a copy of a perfect photo. Also, James W. Barrett, guardian of the late John G. Alexander, receives $2,000 in insur ance benefits from the AOUW, the second and final such payment.
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Horsford Lemonade and Atlantic City Excursion
Horsford’s Acid Prophate promotes a refreshing lemonade by mixing a teaspoonful with water. An Atlantic City excursion via the Picturesque Route offers round trip tickets at 10 dollars, valid 10 days, with Pullman cars. Departures from the depot at 8 AM and 8 PM. Tickets honored from Philadelphia to Atlantic City on Reading route trains from Pier 7, Chestnut Street. Apply to E. D. Smith, Division Agent, Pittsburg.
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G A E Excursion to Milwaukee Ticket Details
The Pittsburg and Western Railway offers a round trip to Milwaukee for $2 with departure at 1 40 P M from a listed station. Pullman and first class day coaches are available and trains run through without change to the destination.
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Special Excursions Tuesday August 37 Niagara Falls and Return
Specials list two day trips with Niagara Falls and return priced at seven dollars and a separate Toronto and return option. The readable fragment implies a local travel or rail line promotional notice.
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Westinghouse Retaliates Against Thomson Houston Push
A Westinghouse official warns Thomson Houston will face strong countermeasures as the two firms clash in Pittsburg over electric railway and arc lighting business. Westinghouse plans to supply competing apparatus, cut costs, and win market share, citing superior systems and price advantages to defeat Thomson Houston’s dominance.
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